What to Read in Indian Express (Topic and Syllabus wise)

1. Trade framework gives India room to navigate but tilts ground in US favour
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GS 2: International Relations: India–US bilateral relations, trade agreements, strategic partnerships, and their implications for India’s strategic autonomy.

2. Sarma video hate speech, Delete is no answer
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Constitutional values (equality, fraternity), role and responsibilities of constitutional authorities, hate speech, Election Commission, Supreme Court directives, and ethical conduct in public life.

3. An urban tragedy created by many abdications
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GS 2: Governance (Urban governance, accountability of authorities) and GS Paper III – Disaster Management & Infrastructure (urban planning failures, man-made disasters).

4. Report card for the officer is a good idea
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Civil Services reforms, accountability, transparency and efficiency in administration.

5. India-Malaysia ties need strategic depth
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GS 2: International Relations: India–Malaysia bilateral relations, India’s engagement with ASEAN, BIMSTEC, Global South cooperation, and regional groupings.

6. After Epstein Files, the questions we aren’t asking
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GS 2: Social Justice: Issues related to women, gender inequality, exploitation, and institutional responses; GS 4: Ethics: Power, inequality, consent, justice, and social structures influencing ethical behaviour.

7. Read their lips, government & Opposition stuck in their scripts
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GS 2: Indian Polity & Governance: Parliamentary functioning, role of Opposition, executive–legislature relations, and parliamentary accountability.

8. From maritime to digital: India, Seychelles give ties a shot in arm
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GS 2: International Relations: India–Seychelles relations and regional groupings in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), including maritime security cooperation (Colombo Security Conclave).

9. India, Greece sign joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation
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GS 2: International Relations: India–Greece bilateral relations, defence cooperation, maritime security, strategic partnerships and regional security architecture.

10. Tamil’s tryst with Malaysia: When culture and commerce travelled over time
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GS 1: Indian Heritage & Culture / Modern Indian History: Indian diaspora, cultural linkages with Southeast Asia, and historical trade–migration networks.

11. Signals from Japan’s polls, the opportunity now for India
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GS 2: International Relations: India–Japan relations, Indo-Pacific geopolitics, regional security dynamics and role of Quad.

12. PMO directive on PM CARES: What questions can Lok Sabha ask?
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GS 2: Indian Polity: Parliamentary procedures, powers of the Speaker, accountability of the Executive to Parliament, and Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha.

13. ‘Hike in limit for quoting PAN for cash deposits, hotel bills’
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Government Budgeting, Taxation, Digital Economy, Financial Technology (CBDC) and Regulatory Frameworks.